Anderson County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Anderson County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 24,098. It is the 48th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anderson County is 42.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anderson County is $71,747. This is 15% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $213,200. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Anderson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.